A message from Professor Jane Davidson, Director of the Victorian College of the Arts
The VCA is where you realise your creative potential. It is an inspiring school, embracing a vibrant community of artists from across the globe. It is our privilege to welcome you to this special place where we support your journey of skills development and imaginative growth. Our world-class programs span visual and performing arts, film and television, design and production, as well as creative arts therapies. This rich and vibrant mix of disciplines and projects that cross boundaries support the forging of new connections where edges are pushed and blurred, and new possibilities are realized. It is our privilege to support you on this journey, and we look forward to witnessing all that you will achieve and become. Welcome to the VCA!
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Acting and Theatre
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
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Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am–11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am–12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00–3.00pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
Wednesday 25 February
1.30-4.00pm, Melbourne Peer Mentor Program and Melbourne Commencement Celebration
Location: Meet your mentor in Linear Park
Check your student email for information
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
1.30–2.30pm, Acting and Theatre Orientation
Location: Space 28 (Room G05, Building 879)
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Animation
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
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Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am-11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am-12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00-2.30pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
2.30–3.30pm, Film and Television Department Orientation
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
3.30–4.15pm, Film and Television Department Tours
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
4.15–5.00pm, Film and Television Community Induction
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
Wednesday 25 February
1.30-4.00pm, Melbourne Peer Mentor Program and Melbourne Commencement Celebration
Location: Meet your mentor in Linear Park
Check your student email for information
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
1.00–3.00pm Library Crafternoon (optional)
Location: Southbank Library Afterhours Study Zone
About: Take a break and join the Southbank Library crew for a drop-in craft session. Bring your own project to work on or make badges with equipment and materials provided!
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Dance
Monday 23 February
3.00–3.30pm, Welcome to VCA Dance
Location: Room 221, Building 864
3.30–4.30pm, Dance Culture and Community
Location: Room 221, Building 864
4.30–5.30pm, Dance Inductions
Location: Building 864
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am–11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am–12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00–3.00pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
Wednesday 25 February
9.00am–10.30am, Open Improvisation Class
Location: Room 202, Building 864
11.00am–12.15pm, Dancer Health, Safety, and Wellness
Location: Room 202, Building 864
1.30-4.00pm, Melbourne Peer Mentor Program and Melbourne Commencement Celebration
Location: Meet your mentor in Linear Park
Check your student email for information
Thursday 26 February
9.00–10.30am, Open Contemporary Class
Location: Room 202, Building 864
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
1.00–3.00pm Library Crafternoon (optional)
Location: Southbank Library Afterhours Study Zone
About: Take a break and join the Southbank Library crew for a drop-in craft session. Bring your own project to work on or make badges with equipment and materials provided!
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Film and Television
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
Explore the program
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am-11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am-12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00-2.30pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
2.30–3.30pm, Film and Television Department Orientation
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
3.30–4.15pm, Film and Television Department Tours
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
4.15–5.00pm, Film and Television Community Induction
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
Wednesday 25 February
1.30-4.00pm, Melbourne Peer Mentor Program and Melbourne Commencement Celebration
Location: Meet your mentor in Linear Park
Check your student email for information
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Music Theatre
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
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Monday 23 February
10.00am–12.00pm, Music Diagnostic Test
Location: Grant Street Theatre (Room G01, Building 872)
12.00–12.30pm, Seating Bank Induction
Location: Grant Street Theatre (Room G01, Building 872)
1.30–3.00pm, Introduction to Music Theatre Dance: Class 1
Location: Red Studio 2 (Room G04, Building 871)
4.15pm–5.30pm, First Year Song Sharing
Location: Red Studio 2 (Room G04, Building 871
5.30–6.30pm, Song sharing meeting
Location: Red Studio 2 (Room G04, Building 871
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am–11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am–12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00–3.00pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
3.00–5.30pm, Wellbeing and Culture
Location: Red Studio 2 (Room G04, Building 871)
Wednesday 25 February
9.00–9.30am, Choosing Breadth
Location: Red Studio 2 (Room G04, Building 871)
10.00am–12.00pm, Introduction to Music Theatre Dance: Class 2
Location: Red Studio 2 (Room G04, Building 871)
1.30-4.00pm, Melbourne Peer Mentor Program and Melbourne Commencement Celebration
Location: Meet your mentor in Linear Park
Check your student email for information
4.30–6.30pm, Introduction to Body Foundations (Nutrition)
Location: Red Studio 2 (Room G04, Building 871)
Thursday 26 February
8.30–9.00am, Buddy System Meeting
Location: Grant Street Theatre (Room G01, Building 872)
9:15–10:45am Introduction to Music Theatre Dance: Class 3
Location: Red Studio 2 (Room G04, Building 871)
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
12.30–1.00pm, Stock Shop Tour
Location: The Stock Shop
2.00–5.00pm, Anti-racism Training
Location: Red Studio 2 (Room G04, Building 871)
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
9.15–10.15am, Vocal Health
Location: Red Studio 1 (Room G01, Building 871)
10.30–11.30am, Small ensembles: Tenor/ Baritone
Location: Red Studio 3 (Room G05, Building 871)
11.45–12.45am, Small ensembles: Soprano/ Alto
Location: Red Studio 3 (Room G05, Building 871)
2.00–5.00pm, Global Atelier Third Year Assessment Viewing
Location: Grant Street Theatre (Room G01, Building 872)
7.00pm Welcome Party with Ron and Marg Dobell
Location: to be confirmed
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Production
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
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Before semester commences, make sure you have everything on the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) Equipment List
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am–11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am–12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00–3.00pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
2.30–3.15pm, BFA Production Orientation
Location: Space 28 (Room GO5, Building 879)
3.15–4.00pm, BFA Production Tours
Location: Space 28 (Room GO5, Building 879)
Wednesday 25 February
1.30-4.00pm, Melbourne Peer Mentor Program and Melbourne Commencement Celebration
Location: Meet your mentor in Linear Park
Check your student email for information
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
2.00–3.00pm, All-School Design and Production Meeting
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Screenwriting
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
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Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am–11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am–12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00–3.00pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
2.30–3.30pm, Film and Television Department Orientation
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
3.30–4.15pm, Film and Television Department Tours
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
Wednesday 25 February
1.30-4.00pm, Melbourne Peer Mentor Program and Melbourne Commencement Celebration
Location: Meet your mentor in Linear Park
Check your student email for information
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
1.00–3.00pm Library Crafternoon (optional)
Location: Southbank Library Afterhours Study Zone
About: Take a break and join the Southbank Library crew for a drop-in craft session. Bring your own project to work on or make badges with equipment and materials provided!
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Bachelor of Fine Art
Visual Art
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
Explore the program
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am-11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am-12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00-2.30pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
2.30–5.00pm, Visual Art Orientation
Location: VCA Workshop (Room 170, Building 874)
About: Core information session for all Visual Art students, including studio tours, and inductions.
Wednesday 25 February
1.30-4.00pm, Melbourne Peer Mentor Program and Melbourne Commencement Celebration
Location: Meet your mentor in Linear Park
Check your student email for information
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
1.00–3.00pm Library Crafternoon (optional)
Location: Southbank Library Afterhours Study Zone
About: Take a break and join the Southbank Library crew for a drop-in craft session. Bring your own project to work on or make badges with equipment and materials provided!
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
Film and Television
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
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Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am-11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am-12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00-2.30pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
2.30–3.30pm, Film and Television Department Orientation
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
3.30–4.15pm, Film and Television Department Tours
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
4.15–5.00pm, Film and Television Community Induction
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
1.00–3.00pm Library Crafternoon (optional)
Location: Southbank Library Afterhours Study Zone
About: Take a break and join the Southbank Library crew for a drop-in craft session. Bring your own project to work on or make badges with equipment and materials provided!
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
Visual Art
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
Explore the program
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am-11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am-12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00-2.30pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
2.30–5.00pm, Visual Art Orientation
Location: VCA Workshop (Room 170, Building 874)
About: Core information session for all Visual Art students, including studio tours, and inductions.
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
1.00–3.00pm Library Crafternoon (optional)
Location: Southbank Library Afterhours Study Zone
About: Take a break and join the Southbank Library crew for a drop-in craft session. Bring your own project to work on or make badges with equipment and materials provided!
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Master of Contemporary Art
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
Explore the program
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am-11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am-12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00-2.30pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
2.30–5.00pm, Visual Art Orientation
Location: VCA Workshop (Room 170, Building 874)
About: Core information session for all Visual Art students, including studio tours, and inductions.
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
1.00–3.00pm Library Crafternoon (optional)
Location: Southbank Library Afterhours Study Zone
About: Take a break and join the Southbank Library crew for a drop-in craft session. Bring your own project to work on or make badges with equipment and materials provided!
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Master of Creative Arts Therapy
(Dance Movement Therapy)
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
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Monday 23 February
1.00pm–5.00pm, Dance Movement Therapy Methods 1
Location: Studio 2 (Room G12, Building 879)
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am–11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am–12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00–3.00pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
Wednesday 25 February
9.00am–5.00pm, Dance Movement Therapy Methods 1
Location: Studio 2 (Room G12, Building 879)
Thursday 26 February
9.00am–5.00pm, Dance Movement Therapy Methods 1
Location: Studio 2 (Room G12, Building 879)
Friday 27 February
9.00am–5.00pm, Dance Movement Therapy Methods 1
Location: Studio 2 (Room G12, Building 879)
Master of Creative Arts Therapy
(Drama Therapy)
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
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Monday 23 February
1.00–5.00pm, Drama Therapy Methods 1
Location: Studio 7 (Room 201, Building 879)
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am–11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am–12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00–3.00pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
Wednesday 25 February
9.00am–5.00pm, Drama Therapy Methods 1
Location: Studio 7 (Room 201, Building 879)
Thursday 26 February
9.00am–5.00pm, Drama Therapy Methods 1
Location: Studio 7 (Room 201, Building 879)
Friday 27 February
9.00am–5.00pm, Drama Therapy Methods 1
Location: Studio 7 (Room 201, Building 879)
Master of Design and Production
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
Explore the program
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am–11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am–12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00–3.00pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
Thursday 26 February
9.30–11.30am, Master of Design and Production Orientation
Location: Founders Gallery, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (Room 102, Building 860)
Meet Jo Briscoe at the start of this session at the entrance of the Elizabeth Murdoch Building (facing St Kilda Road)
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
2.00–3.00pm, All-School Design and Production Meeting
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
3.00-4.00pm, Campus Tour
Location: departing from Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
4.15-5.00pm, VCA Workshop Induction
Location: VCA Workshop (Room 170, Building 874)
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Master of Film and Television
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
Explore the program
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am–11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am–12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00–3.00pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
2.30–3.30pm, Film and Television Department Orientation
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
3.30–4.15pm, Film and Television Department Tours
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
4.15–5.00pm, Film and Television Community Induction
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
1.00–3.00pm Library Crafternoon (optional)
Location: Southbank Library Afterhours Study Zone
About: Take a break and join the Southbank Library crew for a drop-in craft session. Bring your own project to work on or make badges with equipment and materials provided!
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Master of Screenwriting
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
Explore the program
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am-11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am-12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00-2.30pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
2.30–3.30pm, Film and Television Department Orientation
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
3.30–4.00pm, Film and Television Department Tours
Location: Federation Hall (Room 205, Building 861)
4.00–5.00pm, Introduction to Master of Screenwriting
Location: Rushes 1 (Room 228, Building 861)
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
1.00–3.00pm Library Crafternoon (optional)
Location: Southbank Library Afterhours Study Zone
About: Take a break and join the Southbank Library crew for a drop-in craft session. Bring your own project to work on or make badges with equipment and materials provided!
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Master of Theatre
Orientation Online will help you get started before you arrive on campus. Sessions run from 20 January - 16 February and cover everything from course planning, scholarships, and ensembles.
Explore the program
Tuesday 24 February
Southbank Welcome Day
10.30am–11.30am, Faculty Orientation
Location: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
11.30am–12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Location: Linear Park
12.00–3.00pm, Welcome Day Festival
- Lunch and entertainment, Wilin Garden
- University services expo, Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
Thursday 26 February
11.30am–2.00pm, VCA Assembly
Location: Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)
About: Hear from VCA Director, Professor Jane Davidson, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics. This session will include an optional lunch service.
1.00–3.00pm Library Crafternoon (optional)
Location: Southbank Library Afterhours Study Zone
About: Take a break and join the Southbank Library crew for a drop-in craft session. Bring your own project to work on or make badges with equipment and materials provided!
5.00pm–8.00pm, Buxton Student Party (optional)
Location: Buxton Contemporary
About: Start your semester with art, music and good company at Buxton Contemporary.
Friday 27 February
1.00–2.00pm, Mob Lunch (First Nations students only)
Location: The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space
About: Come grab a bite and connect with your fellow First Nations students and the Wilin team!
We’ll have lunch and snacks ready for you in the Wilin student lounge, and you’ll also receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag packed with helpful info, resources, and a few goodies to get you started.
Monday 2 March
11.00am–3.00pm, Master of Theatre Orientation
Location: Voice Studio (Room 213, Building 879)
About: Course information session and cohort BBQ lunch.